Jess' Homemade Vegetable Stock

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By Jess Murphy

 

Make your own homemade vegetable stock for various uses like soups and sauces.

0 people 125 minutes 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 - Bay Leaves
  • 2 - Carrots (chopped)
  • 2 - Celery Sticks (chopped)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 2 - Leeks (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 - Onion (skin on, cut into quarters)
  • 4 sprigs Parsley
  • 1 pinch Salt and Pepper

Bouquet Garni tied with kitchen twine:

  • 4 sprigs Thyme

Method

  1. Add olive oil to a large saucepan, then add all of the chopped vegetables, including garlic.
  2. Cook, stirring frequently until the vegetables begin to brown (5 to 10 mins).
  3. Add 2 litres of water. Add the bouquet garni (herbs) and season, then bring to a boil and simmer for 2 hours.
  4. Strain. Use for your recipe or put in jars to keep in the fridge (1 week) or in freezer bags to freeze (6 months).
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